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Consecrating Your LifeSheldon Begay: The Comedy and Cost of DatingMy friend Sheldon joins the podcast to talk dating! Sheldon is hilarious and has such a pure heart. We loved laughing and getting real with Sheldon!
2025-05-1040 minLeading Saints PodcastWhat Does a Church Leadership Training Meeting Look Like? | A How I Lead Interview with Matt Bardsley and Kimberly PerkinsMatt Bardsley grew up in Montana, and after a mission to New Jersey moved to Utah to go to school and has been there ever since. He has a bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University in Sociology and a master’s degree from Utah State University in Education. He has been a seminary teacher for 19 years, 12 of those serving as a local faculty principal where he gets to train teachers. He is a former Young Men president, elders quorum president, ward mission leader, bishopric member, high councilor, and stake Young Men president, and currently serves as first counselor in his...
2025-02-1941 minLeading Saints PodcastWhat I Learned from Traveling with an Apostle | An Interview with Parker WalbeckParker Walbeck shares his journey as a millennial content creator who aims to engage both younger and older audiences with gospel messages through short, impactful videos. He emphasizes the significance of sharing simple, foundational doctrines and the power of personal testimony, noting that even small acts of sharing can have a profound impact on friends and family.
Parker is a filmmaker, social media expert, and creator of the "True Millennial" YouTube channel, where he shares his insights on using social media to share the gospel. He has worked with the Church to help improve their online presence, and speaks frequently...
2025-02-151h 02Leading Saints PodcastGetting the Youth to Do Hard Things | A How I Lead Interview with Tanner PursleyTanner Pursley was born and raised in Thatcher, Arizona. He served his mission in Recife, Brasil, and graduated from BYU-Idaho where he married his sweetheart Nicole. He got his Masters Degree in School Counseling from Northern Arizona University. Tanner has over six years of EFY experience and another five working as a wrangler for troubled teenagers at Arivaca Boys Ranch. He currently is serving as the bishop in his ward in Morenci, Arizona, where he developed a youth program called "I Can Do Hard Things" to help drive kids off the couch and into living life and preparing for the...
2025-02-1341 minLeading Saints Podcast“God Did Not Call You So He Can Deplete You” | A How I Lead Interview with Jodi AtkinsonJodi Atkinson was born and raised in Utah, and has lived all over the state. She went to college at Utah Tech University in St. George, Utah, and graduated with an Associates Degree in Science. That was where she met and married her husband, Brian. She then took on her next greatest educational experience as the mother of five children. The family left Utah in 2011 and has since lived in Texas, Illinois, and in the Kansas City, Missouri area for the past seven years. Another adventure awaits, and they will be moving back to St. George this summer. Jodi is...
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Consecrating Your LifeSpy x Family: The Show that Makes You Want to Start a Family (with Carlos E. Aburto)I cannot believe that Mom wanted to do this episode haha!
Our latest obsession is with the show Spy x Family. Together with my younger brother Carlos we discuss the show's powerful and fun themes about family.
Note that Spy x Family has a PG-13 feel. Viewer discretion advised.
2025-02-0521 minLeading Saints PodcastA Valid Path for LGBTQ Latter-day Saints | An Interview with Skyler SorensenSkyler Sorensen grew up in St. George, Utah as the fourth of eight children. He is an active Latter-day Saint who experiences same-sex attraction. He and his wife, Amanda, were married in the Provo, Utah temple in 2018. He graduated from Brigham Young University with a bachelor’s in Media Arts and currently works with the team at Scripture Central. Skyler started the podcast “Sit Down with Sky”, which has recently morphed into a YouTube series. The series is dedicated to finding and maintaining eternal truths in the conversation around LGBTQ issues. Skyler is also the author of Exclude Not Thyself: Thrivi...
2025-02-0152 minLeading Saints PodcastOvercoming Negative Church Culture | An Interview with Steven HitzSteve Hitz is a co-founder of Launching Leaders Worldwide, a faith-based nonprofit leadership program which helps young adults examine their lives, determine where they are now, where they want to be, and how to create their future while embracing their faith. He has founded companies, served as a young single adult bishop, and considers himself a Baby Boomer with a Millennial heart. Steve and his wife Ginger are blessed with three sons, two daughters, and eleven beloved grandchildren.
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Igniting the Holy Flame: Building Communities of Love from the Ashes of Negative Religious Culture
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2025-01-2640 minLeading Saints PodcastHow the Temple Motivates Latter-day Saints | A How I Lead Interview with Brent HolladayBrent Holladay was recently released as temple president of the Orlando Florida Temple. He received bachelor's and master's degrees from Brigham Young University, and spent the last 26 years of his career working as Chief Information Officer and Chief Deputy Clerk for elected Clerks of Court in Florida.
Brent is married to Dana Vorwaller Holladay, who served alongside him as matron of the Orlando Florida Temple and as co-manager of the Orlando Bishops' Storehouse. He has previously served a stake patriarch, stake president, counselor in the Florida Orlando Mission Presidency, bishop, high councilor, stake clerk and other callings. Brent and Dana...
2025-01-221h 10Leading Saints PodcastThe Subtle Attack of Shame on Spirituality | An Interview with James WillhiteJames Willhite is an experiential therapist, coach, and consultant. He previously worked for 20 years in finance and sales management where he found a passion for speaking and coaching, then decided to switch careers and earned a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lamar University. With Steven Shields he co-founded Accepted, a collection of exclusively trained experiential guide who lead individuals, families, groups, and corporations to maximize their health and connection.
James also serves on the board of three non-profit organizations (Unashamed Unafraid, A Warrior Heart, and Heart of a Woman) and firmly believes that as we work to re...
2025-01-1900 minLeading Saints PodcastEstablishing a Culture of Service in Relief Society | A How I Lead Interview with Kathy Santiago AllenKathy Santiago Allen grew up in Provo and received a degree in nursing from Brigham Young University. She loved working in women's health and in the medical spa industry in Southern California before shifting her focus to raising five kids. Her husband's educational pursuits took them to San Diego and Los Angeles, then to St Louis, before they settled in North Phoenix. This past June they relocated to Mapleton, Utah. Kathy has loved serving in Primary presidencies, Relief Society presidencies, as Relief Society president, and most recently as a stake Relief Society president. She currently loves serving as a Young...
2025-01-1755 minLeading Saints PodcastWhy Your Ward Needs a PodcastThere are many reasons to start a ward podcast. It allows individuals to hear the real stories of those they worship with. This naturally creates a deeper level of unity in the ward which stimulates success on many levels. In this livestreamed episode, Kurt Francom gives a rough outline of why and how a ward could develop a ward podcast.
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Why Your Ward Should Be Using the Ward History Tool | A How I Lead Interview with Beth Zeleny
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2025-01-0800 minLeading Saints PodcastHow I Lead Leading Saints | An Interview with Kurt FrancomCarlos L. Chacon, Jr. takes the reins to interview Kurt Francom, the founder and executive director of Leading Saints and the usual host of the podcast, as they discuss the organization's future plans and the evolution of its content. This was originally a livestream on YouTube, December 30, 2024.
Carlos is a zealous father of five trying to balance faith and family life while making a living in IT. He served as a missionary in the Buenos Aires South Mission, where he developed a deep love for the people and culture of Argentina. As a frequent recipient of the Savior's grace, he...
2025-01-011h 15Leading Saints PodcastHow I Lead as a YSA Branch President | An Interview with Geoff ThatcherGeoff Thatcher is an experienced creative leader who takes projects from concept to reality. He is the founder & chief creative officer at Creative Principals, and previously worked as a creative writer, producer, and creative director. His projects are most often about creating world-class experiences in corporate visitor centers, museums and theme parks, such as his most recent work in the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta. Geoff is the president of the Savannah YSA Branch in the Savannah Georgia Stake and was a guest on the podcast when he previously served as assistant director of communications in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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2024-12-2055 minLeading Saints PodcastShowing Up in the Lives of Those You Lead | A How I Lead Interview with Kent JordanKent Jordan was recently released as stake president from the Wilmington, Delaware Stake. He has previously served as a high councilor, in bishoprics and elders quorum presidencies, and as an early-morning Seminary teacher. Kent currently teaches elders quorum and is looking forward to retirement and meeting four new grandbabies in 2025.
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Kent offers insights into organizing stake conferences, emphasizing the importance of prayer and collaboration with his counselors and the stake council to determine the needs of...
2024-12-1200 minLeading Saints PodcastPart 1: Creating a Transformational Sunday School | An Interview with Dan DuckworthDan Duckworth is the founder and host of LeaderQuest, an elite leadership program that transforms managers and executives into dynamic changemakers. He speaks, teaches, and writes on leadership and leadership development, and provides one-on-one coaching to leaders aiming to drive transformational change. Dan has served as a board member for Leading Saints since 2019. To learn more, visit idylli.co or find Dan on LinkedIn. This is the first of a two-part conversation
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Why Testimony is Not the Only Goal for Latter-day Youth—Part 1 | A Presentation by Dan Duckworth
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2024-12-0750 min
Consecrating Your LifeWhy the Lord Created Relief Societies and Elders QuoromsEverything we say about Relief Society in this episode applies to the Elders Quorum!
This episode is largely based on President Julie B. Beck's talk titled "Why We Are Organized into Quorums and Relief Societies."
We discuss the purpose of Relief Society and how it has helped us come closer to the Savior.
Mom quoted D&C 88:74-75
74 And I give unto you, who are the first laborers in this last kingdom, a commandment that you assemble yourselves together, and organize yourselves, and prepare yourselves, and sanctify yourselves; yea...
2024-12-0228 minLeading Saints PodcastThe Motivation Episode: How to Motivate Those You Lead at ChurchIn this episode, Kurt Francom, executive director of Leading Saints, shares his thoughts on how leaders can handle the question that always seems to come up: "How can I motivate people?"
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How LaVell Edwards Influenced His Team to be a Team of Leaders | An Interview With Paul Gustavson
Listening to the Stories of Those We Lead | A Live Event with Robert Ferrell
Elder Bednar: "A Conversation on Leadership"
Newsletter message: "Try this in elders quorum"
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2024-11-1741 minLeading Saints PodcastMonthly Ministering Night | A How I Lead Interview with Garth PedersenGarth Pedersen grew up in Elk Grove, California, and Mesa, Arizona, and served a mission to Brazil. He holds a bachelor's degree in Accounting and is a small business owner. Garth has served as a ward clerk, Sunday School president, bishopric counselor, elders quorum president, and Primary worker (his favorite calling, along with being a dad). He and his wife have three daughters and two sons, and live in San Tan Valley, Arizona.
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2024-11-141h 00Leading Saints PodcastThe Science of Speaking in Sacrament Meeting | An Interview with Stephan TaegerStephan Taeger is an assistant professor in Ancient Scripture at Brigham Young University. He received a PhD from BYU in Instructional Design and Technology in 2018. Stephan's research focuses on homiletics (the study of preaching), narrative instruction, and ancient scripture. He is also an author and co-host of the RVVL podcast with David Butler.
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Religious Educator: "Using Elements of Narrative to Engage Students"
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Ears to Hear: Mini Sermons That Make You Think
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2024-11-1052 minLeading Saints PodcastThe Handbook Has One Rule | A How I Lead Interview with David GeensDavid Geens is a convert of 13 years, currently serving a "five year mission" as a bishop in the Dutch-speaking region of Flanders, Belgium. He previously served as a branch missionary leader, branch presidency counselor, elders quorum president, high counselor, and national communications director. A computer engineer and entrepreneur, David is active now as a business angel. He and his wife Isabel are the parents of Laurens (21) and Lucas (19).
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David discusses his unique...
2024-11-0745 minLeading Saints PodcastInviting the Ward to Sing in the Choir | A How I Lead Interview with ToriAnn PerkeyToriAnn Perkey has served as ward or stake choir director, as well as ward or stake music coordinator for most of her adult life in the Church. She has also served as a Primary counselor and a Young Women secretary.
ToriAnn earned a bachelor's degree in Classical Studies with History and Editing minors from Brigham Young University. In addition to raising four kids and homeschooling them for their entire education, she has also owned an online recruiting company and worked as an online business manager. She is now the executive director and English program director for a private educational company...
2024-10-2344 minLeading Saints PodcastThe Leadership of Marion D. Hanks | An Interview with Richard HanksRich Hanks is an author, investor, and adviser to both start-ups and established businesses. He has served as a board director of numerous profit and non-profit companies and organizations, and as a mission president in Birmingham, Alabama. His book, To Be a Friend of Christ, draws on previously unavailable primary sources—journals, correspondence, notebooks, and recordings—to share the first and only authorized biography of his father, Marion D. Hanks, who served for nearly 40 years as a General Authority.
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2024-10-191h 07Leading Saints PodcastBe Zealous About Sunday School | A How I Lead Interview with Mark CastilloMark Castillo was raised in Honolulu, Hawaii and baptized at age 10. He attended Brigham Young University, served a mission in Venezuela, and has had a career in business and human resources. Mark lives in Highland, Utah, with his wife and three sons, and currently serves as a Sunday School president.
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Mark emphasizes key leadership principles such as conversion, embracing one's teaching style, and the importance of personal stories in teaching. He highlights the need for consistent...
2024-10-1635 minLeading Saints PodcastHow Does the Atonement of Jesus Christ Help Those I Lead Today? | An Interview with B.J. AllenBJ Allen is an associate professor of Marketing at Brigham Young University. He received a bachelor's degree from BYU and a PhD in Business Administration from University of Texas-San Antonio. He is the author of two textbooks and gives sales and marketing trainings to corporations.
BJ is also the author of the newly-released book, The Compensating Power of Christ, which is about how Jesus makes right the unfairness of life and how Christ compensates for our personal weaknesses. He lives in Provo, Utah, with his wife Angie and their six kids. He is currently serving as a bishop.
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2024-10-1251 minLeading Saints PodcastMotivating Your Ward to Engage in the Work | A How I Lead Interview with Jay TimmsJay Timms is an organizational psychologist who blends over two decades of professional speaking experience with extensive hands-on executive leadership experience. Jay has provided leadership training, consulted for, and been a keynote speaker for Fortune 500 companies and improved the performance of businesses, teams, and individuals in a wide range of industries. He is an expert in engaging learners at all levels, leading them to become better leaders. Jay has served in multiple church leadership callings and currently is a bishop in Langley, British Columbia.
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2024-10-0949 minLeading Saints PodcastWhy Your Ward Should Be Using the Ward History Tool | A How I Lead Interview with Beth ZelenyBeth Zeleny has pretty much done whatever church callings needed to be done: teaching in Primary, Young Women, Relief Society, early morning Seminary, Gospel Doctrine, and Gospel Principles; serving in Relief Society, Primary, and Young Women ward and stake presidencies; serving as a temple ordinance worker, Relief Society compassionate service leader, and provident living specialist. Just when she thought she had done everything, she was called to be ward history specialist.
Beth has a bachelor's degree in Education and a master's and PhD in Geography. She taught middle school math and science before grad school, then taught geography courses in...
2024-10-0239 minLeading Saints PodcastPrioritizing Music in our Worship | An Interview with Brett StewartDr. Brett Stewart is a conductor, composer, pianist, and vocalist. He has taught music to youth and adults for nearly three decades and—together with his brother—founded Millennial Choirs & Orchestras. He is also a composer-in-residence for MCO, having composed and arranged well over one hundred works for the organization, including the full-length oratorio Messiah in America, and the full-length patriotic work To Be American.
Brett received a doctorate degree in Choral Conducting with cognate studies in Composition from the University of Cincinnati College–Conservatory of Music, a master’s degree in Choral Conducting from California State University, Long Beach, and a ba...
2024-09-281h 02Leading Saints PodcastShould Church Be Entertaining? | An Interview with Meagan KohlerMeagan Kohler is a Latter-day Saint convert and has a double BA in Philosophy and French from Brigham Young University. She writes for the Latter-day Saint Voices column at Deseret News, but her main (and favorite) gig is taking care of her husband and four boys. Meagan has served as a secretary in the Relief Society, Young Women, and Primary, and has taught both Sunday School and Relief Society.
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The Great Dechurching: Who’s Leaving, Why Are They Going, and What Will It Take to Bring Them Back?
"The case for ‘low-production’ church"
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2024-09-2330 minLeading Saints PodcastFrom Faith Crisis to Relief Society President | A How I Lead Interview with Rebecca WoolfRebecca Woolf was raised in Provo, Utah, the daughter of John and Shawna Edwards, with four brothers. She met her husband Landon at Brigham Young University. After graduation they lived in four different states as Landon studied and trained to become a pediatric anesthesiologist, and Becca studied and trained to become a mother of four incredible boys. They have now settled in Spokane, Washington. Becca has served in the Church as a counselor in Primary, Young Women, and Relief Society, as a Sunday School teacher, and as a Relief Society and Young Women president.
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2024-09-1859 minConsecrating Your LifeTeaching in a Church SettingWe explore the question that could take a lifetime to master: How can I be a better gospel teacher?
Some key takeaways:
Focus on these 3 principles as you teach: Scripture-based, Christ-centered, and learner-focused.
Follow this learning pattern:
Establish relevance
Search the scriptures (or General Conference talks)
Analyze what you read
Feel what you read
Apply it to your life
2024-09-1532 minLeading Saints PodcastListening to the Stories of Those We Lead | A Live Event with Robert FerrellRobert Ferrell recently returned from serving with his wife Lori Ann as mission leaders in the Peru Lima Central Mission. Prior to that service he was a dental surgeon/periodontist for 25 years in Ogden, Utah. He is currently a partner at [ACCEPTED], a full-service mental health clinic, and president of "Awaken”, a humanitarian foundation providing service at home and around the world for businesses, schools, families and youth.
Robert's church leadership experience as a young single adult bishop, YSA stake president, and mission president—along with his professional careers—has given him unique experience and perspective to inspire young adults throug...
2024-09-141h 26Leading Saints PodcastPreparing Youth as Ward Missionaries | An Interview with Greg TrimbleGreg Trimble is the Founder of Lemonade Stand, an Inc. 5000 company and one of the fastest-growing digital marketing agencies in the United States. He also founded Build Then Bless®, a fintech platform that improves the world through one micro-interaction at a time, and Yalla, a team management and collaboration tool that is 100% dedicated to helping companies and organizations work better together.
Greg is an author of five books and has served on the editorial board for BYU Studies, the Board of Directors of Faith Matters, the Advisory Board for Scripture Central, the Board of Directors for Millennial Choirs & Orchestras, the B...
2024-09-0750 minLeading Saints PodcastFrom Lost in a Mine to Stake President | An Interview with Joshua DennisFind tickets for the movie Faith of Angels HERE
Joshua Dennis works as a designer for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on the For the Strength of Youth Magazine and the Gospel Living App. He graduated from the University of Utah with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Painting and Drawing. He has served as a bishop and currently as a stake president. Josh lives in Salt Lake City, Utah with his wife Johana and their four children.
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The Best Five Years | A How I Lead Interview with Kirby Heyborne
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2024-09-0759 minLeading Saints PodcastNFL Leadership at Church | An Interview with Taysom HillTaysom Hill is an American professional football utility player and quarterback for the NFL's New Orleans Saints. He is the youngest of four children and grew up in Pocatello, Idaho, where he lettered in football, basketball, and track. Taysom served a mission to Sydney, Australia, and played college football at Brigham Young University where he was a starting quarterback. He married his wife Emily while at BYU and their family now splits their time between New Orleans and Provo, Utah.
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2024-08-3151 minLeading Saints PodcastPart 2: Changing Church Culture by Gathering the Saints | Jacob Hansen and the Long Beach East StakeIn March 2024, Jacob Hansen joined us on the Leading Saints Podcast to talk about how we can combine values and people’s interests to create a great experience. He believes this is a powerful way to build Zion by creating community and human connection between the saints.
Jacob is back with a conversation about interest-based groups in the Long Beach East Stake, where they are changing the game in bringing together the Lord's children both inside and outside the Church. In this rebroadcast of a recent Thoughtful Faith podcast, Jacob talks with leaders from that stake about what they are do...
2024-08-291h 19Leading Saints PodcastThe Ministry of Chaplains | An Interview with Tami HarrisTami Harris is Chaplain Services Manager for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, part of Military Relations in the Church's Priesthood and Family Department. She was the first female chaplain in the modern era of the Church. Tami is a nationally Board-certified Clinical Chaplain and has 35 years of civilian chaplaincy experience. She studied at the College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy and The Institute for Clinical Pastoral Training. Tami also earned a masters in Human Services Counseling with a specialization in Crisis Response and Trauma from Liberty University, qualified as a Clinical Pastoral Education Supervisor through ICPT, and...
2024-08-2500 minLeading Saints PodcastSaints with ADHD | An Interview with Rebecca BuffingtonRebecca Buffington is a credentialed ADHD coach, helping others see where Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder affects their lives and how they can create a game plan to overcome obstacles and move toward their goals. She studied at Brigham Young University and is the parent of four children—three of whom have been diagnosed with ADHD. Seeking to help her own family, Rebecca began learning more about ADHD and trained at the IACT Center in both individual and parent/family coaching. She now works to eliminate misunderstanding about this neurodevelopmental disorder and help guide others toward making lasting changes that will le...
2024-08-181h 12Leading Saints PodcastArtificial Intelligence & Latter-day Saints | An Interview with Bennett BordenBennett Borden is a lawyer and the chief data scientist of a large international law firm. He has made significant contributions to the field of AI governance and algorithmic bias testing, has extensive experience in the U.S. intelligence community, and is a trusted AI counsel to major generative AI companies and dozens of Fortune 500 companies. Bennett is a graduate of George Mason and New York Universities, and earned his juris doctorate from Georgetown University.
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2024-08-1056 minLeading Saints PodcastHow I Lead as a Young Single Adult in London | An Interview with Andy RosasAndy Rosas was born in Argentina and at age six his family immigrated in pursuit of economic stability. They lived in Utah for five years and Italy for two years before moving to Dublin, Ireland, when he was 13. Andy also served in the France Lyon mission, and speaks English, Spanish, Italian, and French. He currently lives just outside of London, England.
Andy studied Business Studies at the University College Dublin (UCD) and has worked in IT and Cybersecurity, but currently splits his time between working as a first responder/ground crew for a small private airfield, and running a cleaning...
2024-08-0758 minLeading Saints PodcastHow Can Leaders Better Talk About Sex? | An Interview with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-FifeDr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife is a Latter-day Saint relationship and sexuality coach with a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology. Her teaching and coaching focus on helping LDS individuals and couples create greater connection and passion in their emotional and sexual relationships.
In addition to her private practice, Dr. Finlayson-Fife has created five empowering and highly-reviewed online courses. Each course was designed to give LDS individuals and couples the tools requisite to creating healthier lives and stronger intimate relationships. Dr. Finlayson-Fife also offers many workshops and retreats where she teaches these life-changing principles in person.
Dr. Finlayson-Fife is a frequent guest on...
2024-08-031h 08Consecrating Your LifeOur Covenant Relationship with GodThis episode is based on the talk written by J. Anette Dennis from the Relief Society General Presidency titled "Put Ye On the Lord Jesus Christ."
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/14dennis?lang=eng
God invites us to make covenants with Him so that He can shower us with blessings!
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2024-06-0223 minConsecrating Your LifeWhere Does Healthy Self-Esteem Come From?Today we study the book Doctrine and Covenants to learn what the Savior teaches us about healthy self-esteem.
Scripture references:
D&C 121:33-46
D&C 38:24-25
D&C 128:15
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2024-05-0633 min
Consecrating Your LifeLessons from 29 Dates Before My 29th BirthdayThere's no growth in the comfort zone, and no comfort in the growth zone! Mom interviews me about my dating challenge from last year, which was to go on 29 dates before my 29th birthday.
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2024-04-0524 min
followHIMEaster Part 1 • Sister Reyna I. Aburto • Mar 25 - Mar 31 • Come Follow MeHe is risen! Sister Reyna Aburto explores the glory and wonder of the Resurrection and how grief is an essential part of life.SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM13ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM13FRSpanish: tinyurl.com/podcastBM13ESPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM13PTYOUTUBEhttps://youtu.be/j79zoX16fTAALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIMpodcast.comFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl...
2024-03-2059 minConsecrating Your LifeWhat to Do When a Church Member Hurts YouIt is inevitable that someone will emotionally hurt you at church someday. You can either choose to be offended by them or you can actively seek healing through understanding, communication, and by going to the Savior.
This episode is based on David A. Bednar's talk titled "And Nothing Shall Offend Them." Link below:
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2006/10/and-nothing-shall-offend-them?lang=eng
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2024-02-0925 minConsecrating Your LifeMaking Personal Study More MeaningfulFind the seminary manuals here:
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/books-and-lessons/seminary?lang=eng
The institute manuals:
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute/manuals?lang=eng
Gospel song "Change Me" by Tamela Mann:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlgLJEHF3Ok
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2024-01-1625 minConsecrating Your LifeIf Only Every Family Were Like Bluey'sWe love the show Bluey! Join us as we discuss the most Christlike family on TV.
Our favorite episodes include the following:
Baby Race
Copycat
Wagon Ride
Mum School
Space
Christmas Swim
Pass the Parcel
Duck Cake
Onesies
Fancy Restaurant
The Pool
Cricket
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2024-01-1627 minConsecrating Your LifeWe Are All LearningEach of us is learning something--even the prophet! Mom and I talk about our personal spiritual journeys and the things we've learned recently.
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2024-01-1622 minConsecrating Your LifeSean Lundgren: The Recipe for a Powerful Testimony MeetingOur friend Sean joins the podcast! We talk about what a testimony is, what it's not, and what some of the best testimony meetings have looked like!
Here's the link to the video called "Do You Believe? A Silent Interview on Christ"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4uZxxroyis&t=398s
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2023-11-0924 min
Called to Create: An LDSPMA PodcastReyna AburtoReyna Aburto was born in Nicaragua and studied Industrial Engineering there. She holds a degree in Computer Science from Utah Valley University and has worked in the language industry for more than 30 years. Reyna and her husband own a translation business. She has served as Relief Society General Presidency Second Counselor and as a member of the Primary General Board for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She currently serves on the Correlation Committee in Church Headquarters. She is the author of Reaching for the Savior (Acudamos al Salvador, in Spanish), and co-host of the Consecrating...
2023-11-0135 min
Unleashing Sister Saints61. Perspectives on Mental and Emotional Health with Reyna and Elena Aburto*Help me reach my goal of TEN new reviews this week on Apple Podcasts! If you have been enjoying Unleashing Sister Saints, please take one minute to leave a rating and a review. Thank you!*
This week I am delighted to share my conversation with Reyna Aburto and her daughter, Elena Aburto, on the topic of mental and emotional wellbeing. You will recognize Reyna as the former second counselor in the Relief Society General Presidency, where she served with President Jean B. Bingham and Sharon Eubank from 2017-2022. In the October 2019 general conference, Sister Aburto spoke powerfully...
2023-10-1128 minConsecrating Your LifeThe Real Reason YSA Wards ExistShout it from the rooftops, people. IT'S NOT ABOUT GETTING MARRIED!
YSA wards exist for the same reason other wards exist: it's about getting closer to Christ.
Mom and I share our thoughts on YSA wards and why we love them so much!
Here's Mom's article from LDS Living! "How Single Parents Bless the Church."
https://www.ldsliving.com/why-we-need-single-parents-in-the-church/s/11678
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2023-09-0631 minConsecrating Your LifeAre You a Dog Person? Because...If you're a dog person, we'll definitely get along!
Mom and I share stories about the 3 dogs that our family has had in my lifetime: Pongo, Buster, and Tule.
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2023-08-1824 minConsecrating Your LifeBreaking Down BarriersMom and I discuss what we can learn from different cultures and customs.
In this episode we mention the delicious Mexican drink, Champurrado. Here is a recipe for it:
https://lasaucykitchen.com/champurrado-de-galletas-maria/
We mentioned a music video I got to be in with the Bonner family and Chad Truman. Here is the link:
https://youtu.be/rYEv0alPRA0
Go back and listen to episode 16 of our podcast where I talked to my brother Xavier and his wife Staci about combining their two cultures when they got married.
2023-07-0639 minLeading Saints PodcastConnecting the General with the Individual | An Interview with Reyna and Elena AburtoReyna Aburto studied Industrial Engineering in her home country, Nicaragua, and holds a degree in Computer Science from Utah Valley University. She owns a translation business with her husband. She has served as the second counselor in the General Relief Society Presidency and is the author of Reaching for the Savior. Elena was born in Utah and served a mission in Modesto, California. She graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in Music from Brigham Young University-Idaho. Currently she is working toward her masters at Utah Valley University, works at a junior high school, and teaches piano. Reyna and Elena...
2023-05-131h 03Consecrating Your LifeWhat the Scriptures Say About AbuseJesus set boundaries and so can we!
References used in this episode:
Luke 4: 28-30
D&C 98: 41-45
Matthew 18: 15-17
Matthew 11: 28-29
The Church's Abuse help line
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/callings/church-safety-and-health/abuse-help-line?lang=eng
How the Church Approaches Abuse
https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/how-latter-day-saints-approach-abuse
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2023-04-1121 minConsecrating Your LifeLessons from "McFarland USA"Join us as we discuss the 2015 Disney film "McFarland USA."
We love this movie! The lessons it contains about giving people a sense belonging, collaboration with others, and working hard make this film inspiring and fun.
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2023-04-0624 min
Consecrating Your LifeWhen Missionaries Come Home Earlier Than ExpectedWe desire to open the discussion of how to help those who come home from their missions earlier than they expected. Know that the Lord accepts our offerings and can help you feel seen no matter what you have gone through. We ought to do better to help those in this situation.
Watch the "Sister to Sister" where Becky Craven addressed the topic of missionaries who come home earlier than expected here:
https://youtu.be/LzPmYft42ao
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2022-12-2216 min
Consecrating Your LifeThe Glory of our GarmentsThis episode is based on David A. Bednar's talk, “Put On Thy Strength, O Zion.“
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/10/46bednar?lang=eng
If you want to learn more about the temple ordinances, here are President Nelson's recommended readings:
Read entries in the Bible Dictionary that are related to the temple, such as ‘Anoint,’ ‘Covenant,’ ‘Sacrifices,’ and ‘Temple.’
Exodus 26-29
Leviticus 8
Books of Moses and Abraham in the Pearl of Great Price
My recommendations:
Anthony Sweat's book: Holy Invitation: Understanding Your Sacred Temple Endowment
This article and video about the sacred temple clothing:
...
2022-12-0234 min
Consecrating Your LifeToshi Sugiyama: Giving Grace to MyselfAre my friends funny or what?!
After Toshi served his mission in Las Vegas, Nevada, he couldn't feel the same Spirit that he had as a missionary and wondered if he was doing something wrong.
A powerful and entertaining episode with Toshi!
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2022-09-2240 min
Consecrating Your LifeShane Gunnerson Part 2: The Woes of DatingMom, Shane, and I have an impromptu talk about dating.
Shane is 31 years old and I am 27; both basically elderly single people. Shane is such a playa playa, haha!
Lots of laughs in this episode!!
2022-09-1118 min
Consecrating Your LifeShane Gunnerson Part 1: Going Through a Faith CrisisShane Gunnerson served his mission in Denver, Colorado, and went through a major faith crisis while serving.
Mom and I had a great time laughing with and listening to my friend Shane!
2022-09-1131 minConsecrating Your LifeUnity Means there are No Territories in the ChurchMom and I discuss and ask ourselves how different church organizations can be more united.
How can Young Women and Relief Society connect with each other more often? How can the Relief Society and Elders Quorum work together? These are questions we all can be asking ourselves continually.
2022-08-3022 minConsecrating Your LifeWhat Pixar's "Inside Out" Teaches UsMom and I talk about one of our favorite films, Inside Out.
2022-08-2418 minConsecrating Your LifeHow Can We Be Inclusive With Our Words?Mom and I invite our listeners to consider some of the things we say. We sometimes unintentionally hurt others with our choice of words. Let's be more inclusive and Christlike by paying close attention to what we say.
This includes:
- Avoiding words that may accidentally hurt early-returned missionaries.
- Being sensitive to those who don't have the same blessings that we do.
- Making young single adults feel valued regardless of their relationship status.
2022-08-2417 min
Consecrating Your LifeElena Aburto in the Hot SeatMom interviews me in this episode so you can all get to know me better!
My blog about mental health:
iwillhealthee.blogspot.com
2022-08-2423 min
Consecrating Your LifeIntroducing my new co-host, Reyna Aburto!She's my mom, best friend, and former second counselor of the Relief Society General Presidency!
On this episode we talk about how the Lord placed her into this calling, what she's learned, and how we have been blessed.
We are so excited to start hosting this podcast together!!
2022-08-2428 min
Consecrating Your LifeCarol Achziger: Hope through HardshipsCarol tells me some life stories including her conversion, surviving a fire as a child, and the peace that Christ has given her when her aunt recently passed away.
2022-06-0924 minConsecrating Your LifeMaking a Ward's Music More MeaningfulTraditional ways of incorporating music in our church meetings are not necessarily the best ways or the only ways. I encourage you to think outside the box (while still following the guidelines in the Church's General Handbook).
My ward choir performed this gospel song "Soul's Anthem" by Tori Kelly and Kirk Franklin:
https://youtu.be/xIzFBzdXEcI
A ward my mother visited had this jazzy musical arrangement of "My Heavenly Father Loves Me":
https://youtu.be/zUjXB12wCd8
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Here's a link to the General Handbook's "Music" section:
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2022-06-0106 min
Consecrating Your LifeJaniece Seegmiller: An Optimistic Mindset about SexAre single people aware that it's OK to desire sex? While we know about the law of chastity and the dangers of pornography, we don't always talk about the beautiful side of our sexuality.
My friend Janiece and I talk about sex in a positive way. We hope to open the discussion about sex to be more optimistic, and that you will seek more information about your own sexual appetites and on how to teach the rising generation about sex.
Some resources we referenced:
Fostering a Positive Perspective of Sexuality (from the Liahona, A...
2022-03-2740 minConsecrating Your LifeBrady Furr: My Battle with PornographyBrady was brave enough talk openly about his pornography problem. He tells his story about how it started, how he told the people that he trusts about it, how he's learned that it's his emotions that triggers the problem, and what he's learned through the repentance process.
Brady is from Utah, served his mission in Idaho, and currently studies mechanical engineering at UVU.
If you or someone you know struggles with pornography, the following are some resources to help:
Addiction Recovery Programs:
Search on this site to find a...
2022-02-2441 min
Consecrating Your LifeMariana Peñaranda: Impact of Down Syndrome in my Bolivian FamilyMariana's little brother, Aaron, has down syndrome. Because of the lack of accommodation for students with special needs in Bolivia, Mariana's family eventually moved to the United States. Mariana talks about how she and her family have been blessed by Aaron.
Lots of giggling in this episode that I was not willing to edit out!
2021-12-2624 min
Consecrating Your LifeEsteban Martinez: I Am LGBT and I Help Others Feel IncludedMy friend Esteban happens to be gay. He tells me about the things he learned while serving as a missionary, how he has come to know the Savior, and how he helps others feel like they belong.
2021-12-1913 min
Consecrating Your LifeTia Derbidge: Drumming as a Female, Divorced Parents, and more!Tia is a rockstar!
She tells me how she became a drummer, empowering the rising generation, and about her parents' recent divorce. She is a spiritual powerhouse!!
2021-11-0626 min
Consecrating Your LifeJim Olson: Christ is Mighty to ChangeJim and Matt have the most unlikely friendship.
Brother Jim Olson used to work for the FBI. He had arrested a man named Matt who spent nearly 20 years in prison. While in prison, Matt went through a complete change of heart and has been striving to live a more selfless and Christlike life ever since.
2021-10-1435 minConsecrating Your LifeLosing My Will to LiveIn honor of Suicide Prevention Month, I share a story of mine when my depression was so bad that I no longer wanted to live.
Some links that I mentioned are listed below.
My blog about mental health:
iwillhealthee.blogspot.com
My article about anxiety on the Church's blog:
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/inspiration/the-antidote-to-anxiety?lang=eng
Mom and I were on the Latter-day Saint Women Podcast:
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/latter-day-saint-women-podcast/040-reyna-aburto-and-elena-aburto?lang=eng
Mom's book "Reaching for the Savior"
2021-09-1906 min
Consecrating Your LifeJonnae Kelsch: Scrupulosity OCD and Physical HealthYou might have OCD if you have experienced the following:
Had repetitive thoughts about being sinful
Excessive fear about perfection
Irrational thoughts about how you might die today
My delightful and gorgeous friend Jonnae came on to talk about her husband Noah's OCD and about physical health. She has the cutest laugh, she's one of the most Christlike people I know, and she's just the best!!
2021-09-1218 min
Consecrating Your LifeLarkin Swain: My Conversion to ChristMy beautiful friend Larkin came on to share her AMAZING conversion story!!
Larkin grew up in Utah as a member of the Church. As a teenager, she went through a dark period and left the Church. Eventually, she moved to Bali and Thailand to look for freedom. There, she finally found healing through the Savior Jesus Christ.
Larkin also shares the meaning behind her tattoos, and a story of when the Lord reminded her that He does not judge people by their outward appearance.
At just 23 years old, her story is only beginning. Sh...
2021-09-0526 min
Consecrating Your LifeStockton Black: Book of Mormon videos, Humanitarian Trip to Africa, and more!Stockton came on to talk about his experience in film, working on the set of Book of Mormon videos, his humanitarian trip to Africa, and more.
If you'd like to learn more about Humanitarian Experiences for Youth (HEFY) visit the website below:
https://www.hefy.org/
2021-08-2921 min
Consecrating Your LifeBarb Bennett: God Knows What He's DoingThings don't always work out the way we think they should.
Sister Bennett tells me about a time when the Lord was taking care of her without her knowing it, how God answers our individual prayers in unique ways, and how Heavenly Father has a plan for us.
2021-08-2223 min
Consecrating Your LifeWhat I Will Do Differently the Next Time I'm a Church LeaderTake a shot (of orange juice) every time I say the word "counsel" in this episode!
There is so much I have learned by being a leader, especially as a Relief Society President/Counselor/Secretary/Teacher in my young life. No matter what kind of calling you have, my thoughts may apply to you!
What I would do differently next time I have a calling like those is the following:
1) Counseling with the members of the congregation instead of only counseling about them.
2) Prioritize visiting people with mental health issues.
2021-08-1510 min
Consecrating Your LifeXavier and Staci Aburto: Navigating the Early Years of Marriage and ChildrenMy brother Xavier (Xavi) and his wife Staci talk about how they met, their difficult first year of marriage, and how they have chosen to raise their three young boys by living righteous principles.
2021-08-0823 min
Consecrating Your LifeBrady Furr: We're Better Off Choosing GodDiscussing agency helps us understand why God allows bad things to happen to good people. Brady tells me about some of the life lessons he's learned about choosing obedience to God over our own desires, choosing a spouse, and more!
2021-08-0127 min
Consecrating Your LifeNick Galieti and Jennifer Roach: Authors of "Codependent Discipleship: Not a how-to guide"Nick and Jennifer are the co-authors of the book, "Codependent Discipleship: Not a how-to guide," which is available on Amazon.
Codependent Discipleship: Not a how-to guide: Galieti, Nick, Roach, Jennifer: 9780578886817: Amazon.com: Books
Codependency is a compulsive behavior that happens in relationship where one person feels like they need to fix the other. This can happen among romantic relationships or within family members or friends. This commonly happens when the other person's life is consumed by alcoholism or depression, but it can happen in other situations as well. Codependency is a behavior that is subconscious a...
2021-07-2543 min
Consecrating Your LifeJaniece Seegmiller: God Loves Me PersonallySister Seegmiller tells me about different lessons she has learned through being single with three sons, suffering with feelings of depression, and experiences which showed her that God really listens to her personal prayers.
She quoted the following talks in this episode:
D. Todd Christofferson's "Reflections on a Consecrated Life."
https://abn.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2010/10/reflections-on-a-consecrated-life?lang=eng
Elaine S. Dalton's "He Knows You by Name."
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2005/04/he-knows-you-by-name?lang=eng
Gerrit W. Gong's "Covenant Belonging."
https://abn.churchofjesuschrist.org/stud...
2021-07-1826 min
Consecrating Your LifeLexi Abbott: Grace Lets You Go Easy on YourselfMy sweet friend Lexi is so amazing yet often feels like she is a terrible and inadequate person.
Lexi humbly testifies of her experience with the Savior's grace. Through her mental health struggles, she came to know what it means to be saved by grace (2 Nephi 25: 23).
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I mention Sheri Dew's talk titled "Sweet Above All That Is Sweet" from the 2014 BYU Women's Conference.
https://womensconference.byu.edu/sites/womensconference.ce.byu.edu/files/sheri_dew.pdf
This talk is the one where David A. Bednar said it's OK to...
2021-07-1120 minConsecrating Your LifeJeff Edwards: Growing Up in Difficult CircumstancesJeff is a young man from Australia. He talks about his difficult upbringing in an abusive home, going inactive from the Church for a while and a sudden push from the Spirit to return to church, immigrating to the U.S., and his experience as a life coach.
2021-07-0422 min
Consecrating Your LifeShaaron Saunders: Finding Joy and Loving YourselfYes, her first name is spelled with two A's, and she explains why in this episode!
Sister Saunders talks about living a long life of peace and joy despite her hardships. She is so entertaining; everyone loves her and so will you!
2021-06-2722 min
Consecrating Your LifeLisa L. Harkness: Former 1st Counselor in the Primary General PresidencySister Lisa L. Harkness powerfully testifies of the Lord and talks to me about a variety of subjects. She discusses her responsibilities as the former 1st counselor in the Primary General Presidency, focusing on children in wards, her preparation to be a mission leader with her husband in Montreal, and how young single adults and others can contribute to the Lord's work.
2021-06-2020 min
Consecrating Your LifeLili and Danny Bolaños: Young Adult Challenges and Ward Missionary WorkLili and Danny are a young married couple; they are 23 years old. They talk to me about the challenges of being a young adult, their time serving as the best ward mission leaders ever as they let the youth and young adults take charge, and Lili shares her conversion story.
2021-06-1329 min
Consecrating Your LifeDaniel Lopez: Failing SuccessfullyMy friend Daniel talks about what he has learned from failure when it comes to young adult struggles like schooling and dating.
We mention President Kevin J. Worthen's talk "Successfully Failing: Pursuing Our Quest for Perfection."
https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/kevin-j-worthen/successfully-failing-pursuing-quest-perfection/
2021-06-0625 min
Consecrating Your LifePollyanna Van Lenten: Ministering is a LifestyleMinistering is more than an assignment; it's a lifestyle. My friend Pollyanna is a naturally friendly person who is a great example of this lifestyle. She joins me in discussing how to minister in the Savior’s way.
2021-05-3014 min
Consecrating Your LifeFlor Anderson: Living with Multiple Mental Health IssuesFlor Maya Anderson is one of my best friends. Coming from a Latin American family who did not believe in mental health problems, she was not aware of her mental health ailments until she was an adult. She shares about her struggles with anxiety, ADHD, and bipolar depression.
2021-05-2324 min
Consecrating Your LifeSandra Blanco: Recognizing Abuse in Relationships and ChildrenMy aunt Sandra tells her story as a victim of abuse. She tells me how to recognize abuse in relationships, signs that someone around you may have been abused, her experience volunteering at organizations for victims, and some ideas on how to prevent abuse in children.
2021-05-1619 min
Consecrating Your LifeRuth Talbot: Reminiscin' 'bout the MissionOn this episode, one of my best friends and old mission companion talks about her mission, suffering with anxiety, and staying active in the Church as a returned missionary.
2021-05-0911 min
Consecrating Your LifeCarlos Aburto: Conversion Story and Being Married to a General OfficerMy dad has not had an easy life, but he found hope after being converted to the Lord's church.
Listen to his conversion story, how he met my mother Reyna, and on his experiences with my mother in her calling as Second Counselor in the Relief Society General Presidency.
2021-05-0223 minConsecrating Your LifeIntroduction to ConsecrationOn this brief solo episode, I will define consecration and give examples from my life and my family's life of what it means to consecrate your life!
2021-04-2805 min
Latter-day Saint Women PodcastJane Clayson Johnson | Depression: Connecting Through Stories“Depression thrives in secrecy, but shrinks in empathy.” On today’s episode, Jane Clayson Johnson shares her own experience with clinical depression and the valuable insights she’s gathered through interviewing others about their stories. She discusses the unique challenges members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints may face when their ability to experience joy--in a faith centered on a plan of happiness--is inhibited by depression. When we work to overcome mental health stigma, understand mental illness, “mourn with those that mourn” and “comfort those that stand in need of comfort,” we can create opportunities for healing and hope for the...
2021-04-1443 minLatter-day Saint Women PodcastReyna Aburto and Elena Aburto | Mental Health: Receiving Help and Giving SupportIn her powerful October 2019 general conference talk, “Thru Cloud and Sunshine Lord, Abide With Me,” Sister Reyna Aburto, second counselor in the Relief Society general presidency, addressed the reality of mental health challenges and taught of the hope and healing available through the Savior, Jesus Christ. In this episode, we talk with Sister Aburto and her daughter, Elena, about the personal experiences that led to Sister Aburto’s 2019 address, including Elena’s struggle with anxiety and depression and Sister Aburto’s efforts to love, listen, and learn more about mental health challenges to support her daughter. Resources: • Sister Reyna Aburto’s October 2019...
2020-11-2539 min